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Bad news for gamers may mean good news for investors.

Video game giant Electronic Arts delayed the latest release in one of its flagship game series on Tuesday, announcing that it is pushing first-person-shooter 'Battlefield Hardline' back from the important holiday season to early 2015. But EA reaffirmed their fiscal 2015 guidance and beat Wall Street's estimates for its first quarter earnings.

For the year, EA still forecasts $4.1 billion in sales and earnings per share of $1.85. For this quarter, the company posted earnings per share of $0.19 and revenues of $775 million, better than the $0.04 loss and $713 million predicted by analysts.

EA shares were up over 1% in after hours trading. The stock is up over 67% year to date.

“It was a strong start to the year for Electronic Arts. We are committed to putting our players first and delivering the entertainment, innovation and creativity that our players want,” CEO Andrew Wilson said in a statement. “Through exciting new titles and fresh content in our live services, we are well-positioned to deliver on that commitment in FY15 and beyond.”

In an official blog post, EA wrote that the Battlefield delay would let them shore up elements of the game on multiplayer mode, enhance the single player story, and ensure stability. In addition to Battlefield, EA announced that 'Dragon Age Inquisition' will also be delayed by one month, from October to November of this year.